Thai basil chicken is one of the fastest Thai dinners you can make at home. It is spicy, fragrant, and intensely savory, with fresh basil carrying the final lift.
This Thai basil chicken recipe uses minced chicken, garlic, chili, soy sauce, and basil for a high flavor meal that suits weeknights well.
Ingredients
- 400 grams minced chicken
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 chilies
- 1 onion or shallot
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Thai basil leaves
Method
Cook garlic and chili first, then add onion and chicken. Stir fry until the chicken is cooked, then season with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Add basil at the end and toss just until wilted.
Serve Thai basil chicken with jasmine rice and a fried egg for an easy flavorful Thai meal.